Empanadas
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:80
- Calories per serving:170
Empanadas
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:80
- Calories per serving:170
Large-quantity appetizer-size empanadas get a head start with Gold Medal™ Buttermilk Biscuit Mix.
Ingredient
Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Onions, finely chopped | 8 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Olive Oil | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Garlic, fresh, minced | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Cumin, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Oregano leaves, dried | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Ground beef, 80/20 | 2 lb 4.00 oz | 4 1/2 cups |
| Raisins, chopped | 2.50 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Pimiento stuffed olives, finely chopped | 2.50 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Diced tomatoes, canned | 1 lb 12.00 oz | 3 cups |
| Kosher salt | ---Value Not Available | 2 tsp |
| Black pepper | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Hard boiled eggs, finely chopped | 12 oz | 6 each |
Dough
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal™ Buttermilk Biscuit Mix (11765) | 5 lb | 1 box |
| Water, cold approx. 50°F | 2 lb 4.00 oz | 4 1/2 cups |
| Garlic salt | 0.75 oz | 1 Tbsp |
| Gold Medal™ Hotel & Restaurant™ Bakers Flour All-Purpose (14317), for dusting | 4 oz | 1 cup |
Egg Wash
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs, large | 4 oz | 2 each |
| Water | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
Instructions
- Filling
Cook onions in olive oil, in skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add garlic, cumin and oregano. Continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add ground beef and cook through until no longer pink.
Add raisins, olives, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
Cook until mixture is reduced, but still moist, and mixture has reached a temperature of 165°F, about 5 minutes.
Fold in chopped eggs and remove from heat.
Set aside and keep warm.
- Dough
Mix biscuit mix, water and garlic salt in large mixing bowl according to box directions, until a soft dough is formed.
Roll dough on lightly flour work surface to reach 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut dough into discs using a 4-inch round cutter. Brush each circle with egg wash around the edges.
Deposit 1 Tbsp of empanada filling onto each disc. Fold disc into half moons and crimp edges to seal.
Brush empanadas with egg wash before baking.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
350°F |
8-12 minutes |
Standard Oven |
400°F |
12-16 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 4 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories170
- Total Fat8g
- Protein5g
- Total Carbohydrate20g
- Sugars2g
Servings: 80
Serving Size: 1 empanada
Amount Per Serving Calories : 170
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 26% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1
